Mr. Wayne Harold Bensema
Mr. Wayne Harold Bensema
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Born June 13, 1937, In Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Harold and Geraldine Bensema. He was a retired truck driver, having owned and operated his own transportation business. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife: Leona Cochran Bensema; children: Sandy & Jim Sindler, Steve & Donna Bensema, Sue & Lou Karr, Scott & Amy Bensema, and Tammy Seenburg; sister & brother-in-law: Doris & Reynold Bankemp; and seven grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by children: Sharon Kropp and Stanley Irvine.
A private burial will be held Wednesday at Franklin Memorial Gardens – North. The family will plan a memorial service at a later date.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com.
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355 Bear Creek Road, Lavonia, GA 30553
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Janell Moser
October 24, 2025
Dear Leona. I've been trying to contact you and found this. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please find a way to contact me. I'm back on Indiana ( Cedar Lake) my phone number is in the phone book. Preferably contact me on Facebook.
Charley and Darla Allen
July 18, 2022
To Sue and Scott, So sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Doug and Linda Sluiter
July 13, 2022
So sorry for you loss of your dad. Prayers and peace in the coming days.
Patrick and Mary Jo Moran
July 12, 2022
Sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in peace. We are next door neighbors of Scott and Amy. We are grateful to have them as our neighbors.
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